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2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster

Molli Kaptein
Molli Kaptein
Molli Kaptein

10 Blake Shannon, Jr.

10 Blake Shannon, Jr.

  • Position:
    Guard
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    180
  • Major:
    Business Administration
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Tulare, Calif.
  • High School:
    Mission Oak HS
  • Previous School:
    Mission Oak HS

Summary

Biography

2017-18
• Appeared in, and started, 27 games for the Eagles and averaged 33.2 minutes-per-game
• Earned NCCAA All-Region second team honors
• Scored 10.1 points-per-game and reached double-figures 14 times
• Scored a career-high 21 points, and hit the game-winning shot, in Biola's win over Azusa Pacific on Feb. 3
• Dished out 11 assists on two occasions
• Led the team with 57 makes from beyond the arc

2016-17
• Appeared in all 32 games for the Eagles as the No. 2 point guard
• Averaged 21.3 minutes-per-game
• Led the team with 91 assists
• Scored 5.9 points-per-game
• Made 78 percent of his free throws
• Dished 11 assists in a game at Vanguard
• Scored a season-high 18 points in Biola's win over Northwest Indian

2015-16
• Missed a few games with injury at the beginning of the year before appearing in 27 games for the Eagles
• Averaged 14 minutes-per-game and 3.5 points-per-game
• Had two double-digit scoring games (19 vs. Life Pacific, 16 vs. Vanguard)
• Scored 15 total points in the GSAC Tournament Semifinals and Finals
• Shot .515 from the field and .765 from the free-throw line

2014-15
• Had a strong freshman season, appearing in 28 games with one start
• Averaged 11.3 minutes-per-game and 4.2 points-per-game
• Led Biola in scoring during a home loss to Hope International on Jan. 10
• Had three double-digit point performances, including a season-best 14 points at UC Merced on Nov. 15
• Played over 20 minutes once (Feb. 28 at Westmont)

HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped four varsity seasons at Mission Oak High School in Tulare, Calif., graduating in 2014
• He is the all-time leader in scoring for the Tulare-Visalia District (1,919)
• Led his team to a league championship
• Three-time All-East Yosemite League
• Two-Time All-Fresno Bee
• Graduated as class valedictorian and earned the California Legislature Assembly Resolution Award
• Also played golf for the Hawks

PERSONAL
• Born Feb. 11, 1996 to Blake and Melinda Shannon
• Has two younger brothers (Will and Cole)
• Majoring in business, with plans to enter a career in marketing
• He enjoys going to the beach
• Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
• Why I chose Biola: "Opportunity to play basketball and grow in my faith."
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Historical Player Information

  • 10

    2014-15Freshman

    Guard
    6'1" 180 lbs
    10
  • 10

    2015-16Sophomore

    Guard
    6'1" 180 lbs
    10
  • 10

    2016-17Junior

    Guard
    6'1" 180 lbs
    10
  • 10

    2017-18Senior

    Guard
    6'1" 180 lbs
    10
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